Thanks to all V.I.K. Acadmey Ltd for their donation. Collectively, we have filled a large box and as promised, V.I.K. Academy Ltd has made a financial donation of $100.

Julie Errmann

January 4, 2017

I'M IN LOVE WITH MY CHILD'S TEACHERS

I have been a teacher for nearly two decades and I have always felt very priviledged of the relationship that developed between my students and myself. Now, I experience preschool through a new pair of eyes: that of my child. He is definitively in love with his teachers, and so am I. Here's why: they complete me in my parenting, they appreciate him for who he is, and they help him be a better person. And for all of that, I can't help but simply be thankful.
For the first time in my life, I'm on the other side of the fence, seeing my child develop in the care of others. Of course,...

Julie Errmann

November 14, 2016

LEST WE FORGET

Remembrance Day is always a difficult subject to broach with little ones. Yet, one that we don't really want to forego. As anticipated, my educators and I found ourselves juggling those two questions: WHAT can/should we share about Remembrance Day and HOW make an impact without making children feel scared or sad.
We decided to focus on the positive aspects that war has brought into their lives. We read age-appropriate stories about Peace, showed them photos of Poppies, and had a discussion. We talked about a war that occured a long time ago which has allowed us now to live in a pe...

Julie Errmann

November 7, 2016

Healthy meals

Ask any preschooler what are healthy snack options and they'll tell you: fruits, yogurt, vegetables, cheese, and milk. But put it on their table and many will quickly run away! Feeding preschoolers can be a challenge. Young children are trying to gain control over their own little world, and being selective about what they will eat, is only one of their many ways to do it. By presenting good options that are varied and attractive, while remaining kid-friendly, children develop their taste for healthy choices. At V.I.K. Academy, we promote healthy eating habits through dietician-approved a...